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I WILL NOT TAKE AWAY HOPE FROM YOU, FUBARA ASSURES Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara has noted the importance of hope in the life of every human and assured that his administration will continue to embark on activities that will sustain the hope of improved standard of living for them.  Governor Fubara gave the assurance at the launching of Emblem Appeal Fund to kickstart 2024 Armed Forces Remembrance Day celebration that took place at the Banquet Hall of Government House in Port Harcourt on Tuesday. At the event, governor Fubara was decorated with the emblem crest by the State Chairman of the Nigerian Legion with other personnel taking turns to be decorated. Governor Fubara noted that without hope, people will find it difficult to lead life optimistically. He pointed out that it is for such reason that Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu has chosen the "Renewed Hope Agenda" mantra geared towards restoring lost hope in Nigerians by improving the nation's economy. ...

  BREAKING: Appeal Court affirms Fubara as Rivers Gov, dismisses Tonye-Cole petition An Appeal Court sitting in Lagos State has affirmed the election of Siminalayi Fubara as the governor of Rivers State. The court dismissed the petition filed by the governorship candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Rivers State, Patrick Tonye-Cole, against Fubara of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). In the courtroom on Tuesday, the APC candidate requested that the court order INEC to declare him the winner of the March governorship election in Rivers. Cole’s case contesting Fubara’s election as governor was initially dismissed by the Rivers State Governorship Election Petition Tribunal in October. Dissatisfied with the tribunal’s judgment, the APC candidate approached the appellate court. However, the court on Tuesday upheld the Tribunal ruling, which affirmed Fubara’s victory in October.

 President Bola Tinubu will on Wednesday, November 29, present the 2024 budget to the National Assembly.   The Federal Executive Council earlier today November 27 approved the 2024 budget of N27.5 trillion. This followed the review of the Medium-Term Expenditure Framework earlier passed by the National Assembly which benchmarked the exchange rate at N700 to $1 and crude oil price at $73.96 cent per barrel. Briefing State House Correspondents shortly after the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa, the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Abubakar Bagudu, said it revised the MTEF and the Fiscal Policy to use an exchange rate of N750 to $1 and also a benchmark crude oil reference price of $77.96 per barrel. According to Bagudu, the FEC also approved an Appropriation Bill for 2024 with an aggregate expenditure of N27.5 trillion, an increase of over N1.5 trillion from the previously estimated. He also noted that using the old reference prices, the...

 CONTEMPT FORM 48 ISSUED AGAINST AMAWHULE, MAOL OVER RIVERS CRISIS  The Federal High Court in Port Harcourt has issued contempt of court Form 48  against the embattled speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Martin Amaewhule, and his deputy, Rt. Hon. Dumle Maol. It was issued in pursuant to an application made by the Rt. Hon. Ehie Ogerenye Edison and the Rivers State House of Assembly over disobedience of the order of the Court made on the 7th day of November 2023. In the suit number FHC/PH/CS/240/2023, filed by the Rivers State House of Assembly as the first plaintiff and Rt. Hon. (Barr) Ehie Ogerenye Edison as the second plaintiff, the court had ordered the parties to stop taking any further steps concerning the subject matter of the suit before the court. In flagrance to the order, the Assembly faction led by Amaewhule sat on Monday, at the Assembly complex under alleged police coverage and deliberated on several issues. Consequently, the court ente...

RIVERS STATE PDP CHAIRMAN AKAWOR GETS APPOINTED AS RMAFC COMMISSIONER  Ambassador Desmond Akawor, the Rivers State chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) will now serve as a federal commissioner of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation, and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC). Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu appointed Ambassador Akawor to represent Rivers State in the commission. In a statement signed and made public by the special adviser on media and publicity to president Tinubu, Ajuri Ngelale, the appointment of Ambassador Akawor will remain pending until Senate has confirmed it. “President Bola Tinubu has approved the appointment of Ambassador Desmond Akawor to serve as a Federal Commissioner of the Revenue Mobilization, Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), pending the confirmation of the Nigerian Senate. “The new RMAFC Federal Commissioner, who represents Rivers State, is being appointed following the tragic demise of the immediate past RMAFC Federal Commissioner from R...

 The Malian military government has said that it has signed an agreement with President Vladimir Putin-led Russian government to build a gold refinery in Mali capital, Bamako. The agreement is one of deals between the two countries as Russia seeks to extend its regional influence. Reuters reports that Malian minister, Alousséni Sanou, said in an interview on state television broadcast that the accord, which is a non-binding memorandum of understanding, involves building a 200-tonnes-per-year refinery. The minister reportedly said that the memorandum will be valid for four years, but he did not give a timeline for construction, but noted that if built, it would be the West African country's largest gold refinery. Sanou was quoted as saying that "This will allow us not only to control all gold production but also to be able to correctly apply all taxes and duties.” The deal is the latest sign of Russia's deepening interests in Mali, one of Africa's largest gold produ...

Bad breath, also known as halitosis, is a common oral health concern that can significantly impact one's social and professional life. It can cause embarrassment, self-consciousness, and even hinder personal relationships. While occasional bad breath is often caused by food consumption or poor oral hygiene, persistent halitosis can indicate underlying medical issues that require professional attention. Understanding the Causes of Bad Breath The primary cause of bad breath is the breakdown of food particles in the mouth by bacteria. These bacteria produce volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) that have a foul odour. When oral hygiene is neglected, plaque and food debris accumulate on the teeth, tongue, and gums, providing an ideal environment for bacterial growth and VSC production. Factors that Contribute to Bad Breath Apart from poor oral hygiene, several other factors can contribute to bad breath. These include: Dry mouth (xerostomia): Saliva plays a crucial role in neutralizin...

EVERYBODY HAS HIS DAY TO GIVE ACCOUNT OF DEEDS - GOV. FUBARA SPITS FIRE.  The commissioner of police, Olatunji Disu, newly posted to Rivers State has been enjoined to discharge his duties professionally. Rivers State governor, Siminalayi Fubara gave the charge when he received the new commissioner of police on courtesy visit to Government House in Port Harcourt. CP Olatunji Disu is the 45th commissioner of police posted to Rivers State and he takes over from CP Polycarp Nwonyi Emeka. Governor Fubara remarked that currently there is an insecurity situation as being propelled because of the mismanagement of a particular situation that causes a guagmire. But expressed the believe that with the coming of the CP, it is expected that he would deplore his experiences and understanding of the terrain to address the security challenges because he had served in the State before. Governor Fubara reiterated his commitment to peace and development of the State, which is only possible in ...

  How to Take Care of Body Odor Permanently Body odor, also known as bromhidrosis, is a common human condition that can cause significant social and emotional distress. It is caused by the breakdown of sweat by bacteria on the skin, producing unpleasant-smelling compounds. While body odor is a natural occurrence, it can be exacerbated by various factors, including poor hygiene, certain foods, and underlying medical conditions. Understanding the Causes of Body Odor The primary cause of body odor is bacterial breakdown of sweat. Sweat itself is odorless, but when it comes into contact with bacteria on the skin, particularly in areas like the armpits, groin, and feet, it undergoes a process called bacterial decomposition. This process releases volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are responsible for the unpleasant smell associated with body odor. Several factors can contribute to increased body odor, including: Excessive sweating: Hyperhidrosis, or excessive sweating, can lead t...

 NEW SPEAKER RIVERS STATE HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY, RT. HON. BARR. EDISON OGERENYE EHIE ESCAPES ASSASSINATION.  Unconfirmed police report has it that at about 11pm on Sunday 19th November, 2023, a group of Armed thugs attacked the private residence of the new Speaker of the Rivers State House of Assembly,  Rt. Hon. Barr. Edison Ogerenye Ehie. Obviously, the level of attack shows that the intension of the fully armed thugs was to assassinate Mr. Speaker and his family. Recall that the attack and the explosion that rocked, setting ablaze the hallowed chambers of the Rivers State House of Assembly also happened on a Sunday night, at about 9.45pm on 29th October 2023. Night time attacks seemed to be the pattern and time used by these detractors to cause a breakdown of law and order with impunity in Rivers State.

  Bayelsa Poll: I Would Have Relocated My Mother To Abuja If Diri Had Lost – Jonathan Jonathan, who is a former governor of the oil-rich state, spoke on Friday when he visited Diri in Yenagoa, the Bayelsa State capital, almost one week after the governor stormed to victory in a keenly contested poll. While congratulating Diri for winning the exercise, the former president said if Douye had lost, the gains made in curbing insecurity would have been lost. “We don’t want to go into unnecessary crisis in the state. Results have been declared and we believe the election was conducted. We believe the governor won the election and we plead that people should accept it and work with the governor. Let all of us support him so that the state will move ahead,” he said during the gathering. “There should be nothing that will push the state backward. We should think about the development of the state starting from the issue of peace and security in the state which within this last period, t...

 Justice Hamza Muazu of the Federal Capital Territory High Court, Abuja, has ordered the immediate past Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Mr Godwin Emefiele, to be remanded at the Kuje Correctional Centre. The Nigerian government brought Emefiele before the FCT High Court on a six-count charge bordering on alleged N1.6 billion procurement fraud.corrupt advantage contrary to Section 19 of the Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Act 2000 by awarding a contract for the supply of one Toyota Landcruiser V8 Investment Ltd., in 2019 at the cost of N73 million. The fourth count was about a Toyota Landcruiser V8 valued N73,800,000 awarded illegally to April 1616 Investment Ltd. The Nigerian government further accused the former CBN governor of also awarding a contract to Yaro for the supply of two Toyota Hilux Shell Specification Vehicles at the cost of N44,200,000 in 2020. The trial judge, Justice Hamza Muazu adjourned the case to November 22 to rule on Emefiele's bail ...

 EXCLUSIVE: How NDDC Board Members Disobeyed Tinubu By Secretly Resuming Duties In Desperation Despite Order To Put Inauguration On Hold. The members of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu resumed duties without inauguration in disobedience to the President’s orders. News Men on Saturday exclusively reported that the board members resumed duties in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, without any official inauguration, and had already started holding meetings. Okolobi Gist Specials gathered that the board members led by Samuel Ogbuku (Managing Director/CEO –Bayelsa State), Boma Iyaye (Executive Director; Finance and Admin. –Rivers), Victor Antai (Executive Director, Projects – Akwa-Ibom), and Ifedayo Abegunde (Executive Director; Corporate Services – Ondo) held a meeting last Tuesday with the NDDC workers and had fixed another one for this week despite not being officially inaugurated yet by the government. Sources told Okolo...

  Transmission Company of Nigeria have shut down Nigeria's National grid in line with NLC Nationwide strike  Electricity workers have shut down the national grid following the declaration of an indefinite strike by organised labour unions – the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria. The spokesperson for Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, Ndidi Mbah, in an interview with Daily Post on Tuesday said electricity workers, the National Union of Electricity Employees (NUEE), followed directives of the Nigeria Labour Congress had withdrawn their services around 11:20am on Tuesday, which would result in nationwide blackout. “Electricity workers are NLC members; they’ve followed the directive by organised labour to withdraw their services from Tuesday”, she stated. Some parts of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and its environs are already experiencing a blackout. Recall that the Nigeria Labour Congress and Trade Union Congress announced a nationwi...

President Tinubu appoints members of NDDC board to be inaugurated on Thursday 16th November 2023 The members of the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) Board recently appointed by President Bola Tinubu will be inaugurated on Thursday, November 16, 2023 after they had resumed sitting. Okolobi Gist Specials reported exclusively on Saturday, November 11, that the NDDC Board members secretly resumed duties in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, without any official inauguration, and already started holding meetings. According to the report the board members led by Samuel Ogbuku (Managing Director/CEO –Bayelsa State),  Boma Iyaye (Executive Director; Finance and Admin. –Rivers),  Victor Antai (Executive Director, Projects – Akwa-Ibom), and Ifedayo Abegunde (Executive Director; Corporate Services – Ondo) held a meeting last Tuesday with the NDDC workers and fixed another one for next Tuesday despite not being officially inaugurated yet by the government.They further shared new vehi...

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has directed its members to join the nationwide strike declared by the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress of Nigeria, starting from Monday midnight. ASUU stated this in a circular to its zonal coordinators and chairpersons, signed by Emmanuel Osodeke, ASUU President and obtained by Okolobi Gist Specials. The academic union said, “As an affiliate of NLC, all members of our union are hereby directed to join this action of NLC to protect the interest of Nigerian workers and the leadership of the union. “Zonal coordinators and branch chairpersons should immediately mobilise our members to participate in the action.”complicity in the brutalisation and humiliation of Comrade Ajaero and other workers. Okolobi Gist Specials had also reported how operatives of the Nigerian Police Force arrested Ajaero while organising a rally to protest against stalled wage payments for workers in the state. It was also reported that the ...

Lifestyle: See 10 Habits That Makes You Broke Always   Breaking the cycle of poverty is no easy task, but it is possible. One of the first steps is to identify and break the bad money habits that are keeping you broke.  Here are 10 habits that can make you broke always: 1. Not having (and living to) a budget A budget is a plan for your money. It helps you to track your income and expenses so that you can make sure that you are spending less than you earn. If you don't have a budget, it is easy to overspend and end up in debt. To create a budget, start by tracking your income and expenses for a month. Once you have a good understanding of where your money is going, you can start to create a budget that works for you. There are many different budgeting methods, so find one that you are comfortable with and stick to it. 2. Relying too heavily on credit Credit can be a useful tool, but it is important to use it responsibly. If you rely too heavily on credit, you can quickly en...

 Israel's president denies it is striking Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital  Israeli President Isaac Herzog has denied that Israel is striking Gaza's largest hospital. Reports from staff at Al-Shifa suggest the facility, sheltering thousands of Palestinians, has run out of electricity. But Mr Herzog said "everything is operating" at the hospital. Speaking to the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg he also said a copy of Adolf Hitler's Mein Kampf was found on the body of a Hamas fighter in northern Gaza. Mr Herzog said a copy translated into Arabic was found "just a few days ago" in a children's room that had been "turned into a military operation base of Hamas". The Nazi leader's antisemitic manifesto was first printed in 1925. Finding a copy of it in northern Gaza, Mr Herzog said, showed that some in Hamas "learned again and again Adolf Hitler's ideology of hating the Jews".The World Health Organization (WHO) says it has lost communi...